[Chris]

Around Georgia the bike shops sell full face helmets for $300 or so. But Walmart (yes, Walmart) sells a terrific Bell full face helmet for $100. So that is what I bought and I just love it. I feel much safer having a full face helmet. I do not feel restricted in any way. I cannot imagine wearing anything else. Why would I wear something that I know is not as safe as my full face helmet. And I always dress heavy, even in the summer. Perhaps I know more about how asphalt tastes than you do.
So you don't think the quick trips to the store, etc. deserve the full safety treatment that the longer rides do? I've never met you...which part of your face is so ugly that you would not miss it when you fall?
"Don't dress for the ride, dress for the slide! Cause it's coming!"

Chris, retired guy near Atlanta